It’s 2012, and some of us began the New Year newly single. While breaking up over the holidays can be devastating, it’s not the end of the world. Breakups hurt, and you should be allowed to grieve, but there are some mistakes that people make when dealing with a broken heart. If you just went through a painful breakup, here are some things NOT to do in the aftermath to help you find your way back to peace of mind after the end of a relationship.

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Arnold

I’ve made a few mistakes in my relationship, but this time I thought ‘she is never going to take me back now – I have really done it this time’. I tried calling her, apologizing and everything else I could think of. I finally came across priestandrew91@yahoo.com and found out how to wipe the slate clean with her so we could start again. It worked and now we are back together. Thank you for Breakup Reversed!

TyTy

I have some earrings that I lent him you know how the guys do bling he has a whole in each ear…two months trynna get them back. He had a bookbag, with his jeans and shirts and an expensive coat…i’m trynna rid his stuff because its blocking the next man from coming into my life but my friends are saying hes holdin on to it because it reminds him of me. i wouldnt have taken it hard but i fed, took care of while he was sick, let him in when he didnt have nowhere to go, brought him undergarments, got him a lawyer to get his own place but i did one thing he split but i dont wish and pray on no one it will be handled by god. ive became more intuned with myself. go me !!!

This article came just in time. I’m dealing with some mess now. And I totally agree that you should NOT remain friends or stay friends/followers on Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc. As soon as I felt that I was through, I deleted (and blocked) him on EVERYTHING. Especially if you’ve got that ex that’s really good at wooing you back, like mine is! lol

All jokes aside, it really is making it easier now that I’ve broken off all communication with him. Once I found out what I found out, it was the last straw, and that was all I needed. Had I given him a chance to talk his talk, I’d still be wrapped up in his game. Sometimes you’ve gotta just run for the hills and never look back. Then you can focus on your “love therapy” and get back to happiness. Spend that time alone to love yourself (whatever that means for you) and regroup. Figure out what YOU were doing wrong in the relationship (it always takes two to tango) and work on those things. Rebuild yourself: pray/meditate, exercise, get a makeover, go out to places and events, buy yourself some toys, learn something new, and/or spend time with your friends and family OR if you lost your friends and family because of the relationship, restore those connections.

No matter WHAT that person did to you or what you did to make them leave, it ain’t over and until GOD says it’s over. Don’t let this loss destroy you. It aches, you feel empty, there’s a painful longing that won’t cease, you feel lost, you’re literally fiending for that person… trust me, I know, I’ve felt all of this. Actually, I still feel these things, depending on the day. But I convert my negative thinking into positive thoughts; I distract myself by doing something else. The end of a relationship can literally feel as if you’re going through rehab, especially if you were madly in love, was with the person for years, or invested a lot into that person. But if former addicts can ween themselves off drugs AND addiction, you can ween yourself off the longing of a lost lover. Move on. It’ll get better with time. But don’t become destructive and do NOT take your life. You’re worth more than the pain.

I thank u all for the replies. I did pray on it and I felt better today. Better than I’ve felt in a whole. I’m trying to block all communication methods but that’s the hardest thing to do…but prayer has helped tremendously and redirecting my focus has helped alot too…

Ladye1988

man i feel you 100% because everything you just said is to the T…and i just turned 23 as well- i’m still working on myself

MixedUpInVegas

It helps a lot if you’re mad at the dude. You don’t feel nearly as upset if you are entirely pi$$ed off and sick of his a$$.

Absent that, get busy and stay busy. See girl friends you haven’t seen much of lately. Paint your bedroom. Volunteer to work overtime. Clean out your closets and cupboards. Make a list of all the things you didn’t like about him. Change your hairdo.

Just remember, whatever you had together, you can have that again with someone else–and probably better.

OnlyMe

As we speak, I’m going through this. I was with my ex for 2 years and we broke up bc I wanted to get married and he was stalling. I cry at least 5 times a day. Ive cut my hair, gotten tattoo’s, and became an alcoholic. I don’t know whether I’m coming or going. I just want him back and now I know he’s sleeping with someone else and thats making it harder for me. I just don’t know what to do…bc I’m losing my mind now…

Nellie3169

No man is worth ur sanity. If he has moved on already that has to show u just how much he cares about /the relationship u had. Wut u need to do is get ur hair done a mani and pedi ur sexiest outfit and then go out somewhere u kno he will b and ignore him and have the time of ur life. Even though u kno ur hurtin nside dont let him kno. The past is history the future is a mystery now is a gift thats y its called the present. Live ur life and dont worry about wut cud have been. U need to kno ur worth. If u dont kno ur worth how can u expect anyone else to. Good luck to u

Miss_Understood

My biggest regret is cutting people off. I’ve had a couple terrible relationships that led to horrible break ups and I hate for people to see me depressed, humiliated or weak so I just shut down and shut everyone else out.

If I knew then what I know now…

Anonymous

I needed these reminders….. going through a rough adjustment now…borderline suicidal. thanks for this story.

Dawnnkm

You’ll be ok, trust and believe that God has something better planned for u. Don’t let some dude or girl get the best of you. You were cool before they came into your life right? Then you’ll be good after…just takes time…

vlove

@anonymous.. Please have faith.. Trust there will be better days a head.. Seek counseling if u must.. But never resort in that route.. Be strong